Dividend Basis payout ratios, computed from filings

Covered on earnings, not on the basis that applies

Earnings says the dividend is covered. The denominator that fits the company says it is not.

#TickerCompanySectorEarningsAppliesOn that basisGapRating
1LBRTLiberty EnergyEnergy37.1%Free cash flow386.2%349.10
2WHRWhirlpoolConsumer discretionary93.6%Free cash flow370.4%276.80
3LENLennarIndustrials25.3%Operating cash flow240.3%215.00
4CKXCKX LandsEnergy21.1%Free cash flow125.2%104.13
5KOCoca ColaConsumer staples67.1%Free cash flow165.8%98.75
6HUMHumanaHealth care36.0%Free cash flow114.7%78.70
7MMM3MHealth care48.7%Free cash flow111.9%63.21
8IIINInsteel IndustriesMaterials53.3%Free cash flow114.8%61.56
9APAMArtisan Partners Asset ManagementFinancial services89.6%Free cash flow149.8%60.28
10JBSSSanfilippo John B & SonConsumer staples76.0%Free cash flow130.8%54.83
11DKSDick'S Sporting GoodsConsumer discretionary48.6%Free cash flow103.4%54.83
12NOBHNobility HomesMaterials48.4%Free cash flow102.6%54.211
13NKENikeConsumer discretionary77.6%Free cash flow110.2%32.62
14KMBKimberly ClarkConsumer staples83.0%Free cash flow101.3%18.319

14 companies. The reverse case: uncovered on earnings, covered on the basis that applies. Why the denominator decides.